Panera Bread
Director, Retail Operations - Indianapolis
$112K–$134K
Saint Louis Support Center · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated; multi-unit experience or related experience preferred, but not required.
- Education
- Some college education/certification or related experience preferred, but not required.
About the job
Leads Panera’s Indianapolis market bakery-cafe operations, developing leaders and executing brand standards to grow sales, profitability, and guest and associate loyalty.
What you'll do
- Set market strategy and oversee execution of operating standards, business results, food quality and safety, and new programs.
- Coach and develop cafe management teams; build a talent pipeline and market people strategy.
- Ensure cafes comply with operational standards, employment laws, and food and workplace safety requirements.
What they ask for
- Strong understanding of business outcomes, including sales and profit drivers and reading P&L and financial reports.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to plan, prioritize, and manage a market-wide calendar.
- Ability to build and develop high-performing teams through selection, coaching, and accountability.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), internet-based and other basic computer functions.
Nice to have
- Multi-unit experience or related experience.
- Some college education/certification or related experience.
Pay
$111,808 - $134,169 USD base salary
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint
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